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MR11 ELE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,245 mi
Last recorded92,245 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR11 ELE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 92,245 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2025 88,358 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 83,097 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 80,039 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 76,312 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 70,842 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 70,842 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 67,572 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin urgent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 53,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 30,403 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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MR11 ELE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 77,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MR11 ELE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MR11 ELE registered?

MR11 ELE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is MR11 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR11 ELE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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